Seaton Town Council
CLIFF FIELD GARDENS & SEATON IN BLOOM COMMITTEE MINUTES
30th January 2007
PRESENT:
- Cllrs R Farlow
- J Knight
- J Meakin
- R Morgan
- Mrs R Partridge-Hogbin
- Mr D Hurford
Cllr Meakin took the chair
APOLOGIES:
Cllrs W Buskin, Mrs Jones, J Meakin, R Morgan
433/06TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN
Cllr Meakin proposed Cllr Knight. Cllr Mrs Partridge-Hogbin seconded.
Cllr Knight was elected chairman by 5 votes to 0.
Cllr Knight took the chair
434/06TO ELECT A VICE CHAIRMAN
Cllr Knight proposed Cllr Mrs Partridge-Hogbin. Cllr Morgan seconded.
Mrs Partridge-Hogbin was elected vice chairman by 5 votes to 0.
435/06MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting held on 6th November 2006 were approved and signed by the chairman.
436/06DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cllr Meakin advised that he had a prejudicial interest in all matters relating to Cliff Field Gardens and would leave the room during those discussions.
437/06TO AGREE CONTINUATION OF SPONSORSHIP SCHEME FOR 2007/8
It was agreed to continue the sponsorship scheme for 2007/8
438/06TO AGREE SPONSORSHIP RATES FOR 2007
Sponsorship rates for 2007 were agreed. It was further agreed that the Moridunum needed enhancing and the Clerk was requested to make enquiries from EDDC about railing baskets.
439/06TO AGREE AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY AS NOTED IN JUDGING CRITERIA
The Clerk was requested to circulate last year’s details for the committee to choose an area of responsibility for this year’s competition.
440/06TO DISCUSS MEMBERS’ CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SEATON IN BLOOM PORTFOLIO FORWARD PLAN
As above, the Clerk was requested to circulate last year’s details for members to choose an area of responsibility.
The Clerk was requested to write to Mr Greenyer of the Allotments Association and invite him to contribute an item on the Council’s allotments. She was also to ask him if the Association would undertake weeding/watering of the town’s floral areas for Seaton in Bloom.
441/06TO INVITE SCHOOLS TO ENTER PAINTING COMPETITION
It was agreed that the local primary and nursery/play schools should be invited to enter this year’s South West in Bloom painting competition. It was further agreed that photographs should be taken of each entry.
442/06TO OFFER PLANTERS TO BE MAINTAINED BY SEATON FIRE STATION AND SEATON PRIMARY SCHOOL
It was agreed to offer these planters as in previous years.
443/06TO NOTE ACCOUNTS TO DATE
The accounts to date were noted.
The high cost of watering was noted. It was agreed to seek volunteer help to water pots around the town and the Clerk was asked to include this request in the letter to businesses inviting them to sponsor floral areas.
444/06TO AGREE ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE FOR YEAR 2006/7
A charge of 20% of expenses was agreed.
445/06TO PROPOSE PURCHASING REPLACEMENT PLANTERS
It was agreed to purchase a new 3-tier planter (PMS3) priced £459 which would replace the one outside the Post Office.
446/06TO PROPOSE THAT MARK POLLARD AND MIKE VINE (Streetscene) BE INVITED TO ATTEND SOUTH WEST IN BLOOM AWARDS
It was so Resolved. The Clerk was requested to write and invite them.
Cllr Meakin left the room
447/06TO CONSIDER REQUEST FOR MEMORIAL BENCH FROM Mrs BENNETT
Mrs Bennett had requested permission to place a bench in memory of her mother at Cliff Field Gardens. This request was approved. It was noted that the RBL bench which was to be sited at the Gardens had still not been installed and the Clerk was asked to suggest to the RBL that the two seats be arranged at the same time, positions to be agreed with chairman.
448/06TO CONSIDER QUOTATION FROM TONY BENGER
Quotations for a number of jobs at Cliff Field Gardens had been submitted. It was agreed:
- to defer work on a hard-standing;
- to accept the quote of £202 for clearing and re-planting the circular bed
- to accept the quote of £240 for work on the pinus radiata;
- to accept the quote of £253 for replacement planting on the left shrubbery;
- to accept quote of £27 for new grasses on the mound
Mr Hurford was requested to obtain a quote for work to the pathways at the lower and top gates.
The Meeting closed at 8.25pm
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